Does Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?

44% of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative?

Software Engineer (15) , Senior Software Engineer (8) , Manager (4) , Director (3) , Technical Recruiter (3) , Program Manager (2) , Project Manager (2) , SWE Intern (2) , Senior Project Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 18 reviews)); "People are smart and passionate about the work." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good pay, awesome coworkers" ((in 8 reviews)); "Decent pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "4. good work life balance" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative according to real employee reviews?

"Cliquey culture" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management is awful, dismissive, and lack training" ((in 5 reviews)); "bad leadership, needs to figure out what they want" ((in 5 reviews)); "Loads of turnover, questionable terminations & spontaneous layoffs" ((in 3 reviews)); "Lack of diversity of thought, people fear retaliation if they speak up" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative layoffs and their outlook for job security at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Chan Zuckerberg Initiative locations?

Redwood City , San Francisco , New York , Redwood Park

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3.4

44% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)

Priscilla Chan

70% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 94 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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94 reviews

5.0

Jul 16, 2019

unique blend of philanthropy and tech

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- huge ambitions - addressing meaningful problems at scale - talented people who are passionate about the issues they're working on - genuine commitment to equity and inclusivity - generous resources now and no doubts about future funding

Cons

- compensation is solid, but not as lucrative as at the top tech companies (much better than most non-profits, though) - ties to FB mean that people outside of the company view our work with suspicion

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

Thanks for the feedback! We’re so happy to hear you’re having a positive experience. - Demetrice Tillman, Director of People

5.0

Jun 4, 2019

Noble mission, talented employees, unique challenges

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Serving communities with powerful social missions (teachers, scientists, prosecutors) - Priscilla is truly inspiring - Senior management deeply cares about the mission and all the employees - Ability to impact one of the few organizations that can reshape the world - Exceptionally talented colleagues, both technologists and domain experts - Competitive pay and benefits

Cons

The org is one-of-a-kind, wildly ambitious and grew very quickly. There are gaps in process and team cohesion. This is being addressed with senior hires and slowing growth. Defining success for roles and projects is much harder than in a typical company, which can be daunting.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

We’re so happy you are having such a positive experience and greatly appreciate the feedback. - Demetrice Tillman, Director of People

2.0

Dec 18, 2025

Used to be great, but has been on a serious downward trend since 2023

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good WLB, excellent benefits, great co-workers -- truly one of the best group of people I've worked with.

Cons

Leadership has been a mess for awhile now, various re-orgs, huge strategy shifts, really toxic leadership style, tons of politics for such a small org, huge shift in the orgs values and decisions from leadership that seem more about their ego, reputation and personal issues, than the actual work. At some point we had really capable, emotionally intelligent leaders and a wonderful workplace culture, and while I hoped we would get back to where we were before 2023, it doesn't seem like that will be happening.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response

4mo

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience in your later years here. We take pride in our strong benefits and the quality of our employees, and are glad to hear that this was your experience. However, we take your feedback regarding our leadership and strategy shifts seriously. We recognize that change can be challenging, and we are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels supported, valued, and aligned with our work as we continue to evolve to meet the complex challenges in science and education. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

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